POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK -- Interested in a one-day escape that’s convenient, affordable, fun - and perfect to enjoy with family and friends? Once again, Dutchess County Tourism offers farm-fresh experiences and culinary adventures as day trips. Visitors can make the connection through the “Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link,” a One-Day Getaway available through Metro-North Railroad.  Dutchess County’s idyllic green countryside is just a relaxing train ride away in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Get a taste of what Dutchess County farms, markets, wineries and gardens have to offer.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK – This summer, some folks have considered postponing trips due to the high price of gas. But with Dutchess County only 90 miles from the New York metro area, you can still afford your summer fun. Call 800/445-3131 for your free “Happenings” summer event calendar, which lists more than 150 events from June through August, or visit dutchesstourism.com/brochurerack.asp . Dutchess County, located on the Hudson River, is accessible by car, bus (Coach USA/Shortline), train (Metro-North, Amtrak) and airplane (Stewart Airport, Newburgh).

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POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK -- Dutchess County Tourism hosts a regional tourism conference for area organizations to increase profits by increasing business throughout the Hudson Valley. The "Growing Hudson Valley Tourism" conference is set for Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza. This all-day symposium covers such topics as big ideas and small budgets; identifying the Hudson Valley visitor and where they originate; the Preserve America program; as well as an update on the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial celebration in 2009.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK --With the change of season, now's your chance to get outside and enjoy the springtime. What better way to enjoy the warming weather than taking a trip to Dutchess County, located 90 minutes south of Albany and north of New York City? This region is a terrific place to find adventure for a day or long weekend, with fun activities for everyone. Dutchess County offers plenty of outdoor adventure such as hiking and biking, golfing and fishing, and horseback riding. Visit historic sites including the FDR Home, Presidential Library and Museum, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and Staatsburgh State Historic Site, in addition to enjoying spring events. Pack up your car and head to beautiful Dutchess County for a great spring getaway - only a few gallons of gas away!

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DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK-- Dutchess County Tourism announces they have engaged the advertising and graphic design firm FarnumMorales from Pawling, New York. FarnumMorales was hired to further advance Dutchess County Tourism’s marketing efforts and advertising campaigns in order to increase the number of visitors to Dutchess County.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK-- Don’t let the cold keep you at home this winter. Whether it is fine cuisine, nature, laughs, music, art, or history, Dutchess County, New York has all of these and more. Make the most of the winter season with a trip to the beautiful Hudson Valley. Travelers from the New York metro area can be in Dutchess in only ninety minutes! Enjoy a romantic weekend, visit the nation's first Presidential Library, savor dinner prepared by student-chefs at The Culinary Institute of America, tour art galleries, and take an invigorating winter hike.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY -- Interested in a one-day escape that’s convenient, affordable, fun - and perfect to enjoy with family and friends? Then check out the increasingly popular "Dutchess County Farm Fresh Link" MTA Metro-North One-Day Getaways.  Dutchess County’s pastoral green countryside is just a relaxing train ride away in the heart of the Hudson Valley. You’ll get to visit charming villages as well as farms and wineries.

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DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK – Hungry for farm-fresh experiences? Dutchess County offers you plenty of opportunities to nourish your body and mind. Families, couples and sets of friends will discover visiting a farm is as easy as requesting a free copy of the new Dutchess County Farm Fresh Guide. Produced by Dutchess County Tourism (DCT), the full color, 28-page guide is just a click of the mouse or toll-free phone call away.

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